Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Ornery
Same as overclocking CPUs. By the time these screwballs get done buying their low MHz CPU, exotic fans and God knows how much tweaking time, they've already invested more than a comparable high MHz CPU would have cost. Same with engines. I'd MUCH rather have an engine that could cruise up to speed, then one that had to scream up to speed. You KNOW which one's going to need more attention and repairs.
Having a tiny screamer to save a little on gasoline is penny wise and dollar foolish. If it's a matter of having a lighter car for better handling, that's all well and good... IF YOU DRIVE ON A RACE COURSE EVERY WEEK!
But he's asking about performance engines.
If we're going to talk about the engines in A-B cars, then the answer is obvious. Nobody in their right mind would pick a sedan with a big honkin' V8 for the daily commute, unless they care about performance.
125 - 180HP is *plenty* for an econobox. It's all about efficiency. Since we can get adequate performance out of a 4 or 6 cylinder engine, larger engines simply are not needed and therefor, wanted.
really?? i think a 5.0 V8 detuned to put out 180 hp or so would probably do pretty good on gas.
especially in real world driving situation and not just epa comparisons.
It would still get worse gas milage than a 6 or 4cyl in a similar state of tune(% efficiency).
Modern engines are extremely reliable and very efficient. That's why we can get so much power out of such a small package.
Ornery, shush.
I know your schpiel. There's nothing wrong with the preference of a big huge gas guzzling engine. That's your preference. Nearly everybody in the US that doesen't drive a truck disagrees with you, though.
It is necessary for you, because it is your preference. But it is not necessary for most A-B drivers. Whether you like to believe it or not, fuel costs are a big part of most families bugets, especially if they have a significant commute. Obviously, since you can still buy them, people still want them, so there is nothing wrong with you wanting one.
I want a WRX STi, but of course that's not everybodies cup of tea.
Besides, you're using zealot-like tactics to get your argument across. 95% of the Hondas and Toyotas on the road can hardly be considered buzzboxes. They're just as smooth and quet as your Crown Vic.
You know that.
Just like the Honda boys with fart-pipes, you can make your V8 plenty loud too. Although of course it won't sound like a weedeater on steroids........
I just think everybody here need to step back and realize that we're all different, that's what makes us
people.
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